COVID-19 'BOOSTER BUS' TO CALL IN BRIGG & TAKE PEOPLE TO SCUNTHORPE FOR THEIR JABS

Help is available for Brigg people needing transport to get their Covid-19 injections in Scunthorpe.
North Lincolnshire Council says its 'booster bus' will be making its way to Brigg on Wednesday (December 29) and Barton the following day.
This bus is for people who are struggling to get to the walk-in Covid-19 vaccination centre at The Foundry in the steel town.
Call 01724 297000 and choose option 6 to book your seat.
Public health officials are urging local people to get booster jabs as soon as possible "as more than 200 suspected cases of Omicron are identified in North Lincolnshire."
Tessa Lindfield, North Lincolnshire’s Director of Public Health, said: “As expected, Omicron has arrived in North Lincolnshire with over 200 suspected cases currently identified. This looks set to rise sharply over the coming days.
“Two doses of the vaccine do offer some protection, but the booster jab reduces the risk of illness by around 70 per cent and dramatically reduces the risk of serious illness and hospitalisation.
“Locally, the NHS have ramped up the vaccine programme with GPs, pharmacies and the vaccination centres at the Ironstone and The Foundry pulling out all the stops to offer first, second and booster vaccinations. Most older people have had the booster but there are still thousands of people aged under 50 that will be offered the jab over the next couple of weeks to meet the Government’s target.
“Health and care services are under pressure. The vast majority of people in hospital with Covid-19 have not been vaccinated. I would urge everyone to do all they can to keep themselves and their loved ones safe over the holiday period. Please get fully vaccinated and think carefully about how much you mix with others. Prioritise important meetings and avoid those that can wait. Check you aren’t unintentionally spreading Covid-19 by taking a lateral flow test before catching up with people, and remember... hands, face, space and fresh air.”
Vaccinations can be booked online via the NHS website, through your GP or some pharmacies.
The walk-in vaccination centre is open in The Foundry between 9am and 5pm Tuesday to Saturday – no appointment needed.

FOUNDRY SESSION TIMES

Wednesday 29 December: 9am to 5pm
Thursday 30 December: 9am to 5pm
Friday 31 December (New Year's Eve): 9am to 5pm
Saturday 1 January (New Year's Day): closed
Sunday 2 January: closed
Monday 3 January (Bank Holiday): closed
Tuesday 4 January: 9am to 5pm.

Brigg Blog noted recently that Lincolnshire's dial-a-ride Call Connect buses were being deployed to operate a shuttle service from Lincoln to the Lincolnshire Showground (north of the city) so people could get their jabs at walk-in sessions.

Image credit: North Lincolnshire Council.